Walking

The Best Walking Trails in Ireland

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(40)
  • East Ferry Walk (Co. Cork )

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    near Belgrove, Munster (Ireland)
    Distance
    4.61mi
    Elevation +
    364f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofEast Ferry Walk (Co. Cork ) Photo ofEast Ferry Walk (Co. Cork ) Photo ofEast Ferry Walk (Co. Cork )

    A nice road walk for a sunny Sunday afternoon! This looped route is part estuary and part country road (no need for hiking boots). Parked near Murph’s pub which makes for an ideal stop at the end. A busy place especia...

  • Mongan Bog & Clonmacnoise

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    near Clonmacnoise, Leinster (Ireland)
    Distance
    6.05mi
    Elevation +
    92f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofMongan Bog & Clonmacnoise Photo ofMongan Bog & Clonmacnoise Photo ofMongan Bog & Clonmacnoise

    Ruta circular entre la torbera de Mongan i el castell i monestir de Clonmacnoise. https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torbera_de_Mongan https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clonmacnoise Circular route between Mongan bog and th...

  • near Abbey Cross, Munster (Ireland)
    Distance
    9.27mi
    Elevation +
    2730f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofKillarney Muckross Park Loop (Co. Kerry) Photo ofKillarney Muckross Park Loop (Co. Kerry) Photo ofKillarney Muckross Park Loop (Co. Kerry)

    This park must be Killarney’s main attraction…. for it’s great views and endless route choices. There is something for everyone and can be done as easy or as challenging as one wants. The 15km route on this walk does c...

  • near Rosscarbery, Munster (Ireland)
    Distance
    8.72mi
    Elevation +
    381f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofWarren Beach, Long Strand and Castlefreke (West Cork) Photo ofWarren Beach, Long Strand and Castlefreke (West Cork) Photo ofWarren Beach, Long Strand and Castlefreke (West Cork)

    Ample parking at Warren Beach and then a short climb to the view shown in the first photo. Continue walking along the coast past the Owenahincha beaches and caravan parks. Thereafter, a short road walk to Long Strand B...

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  • near Lidoville, Leinster (Ireland)
    Distance
    6.32mi
    Elevation +
    837f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofThe Borrows, Donabate and Portrane, Dublin, Ireland. Photo ofThe Borrows, Donabate and Portrane, Dublin, Ireland. Photo ofThe Borrows, Donabate and Portrane, Dublin, Ireland.

    The Borrows, Donabate and Portrane, Dublin, Ireland. I did this walk with Tony and some friends. We went by bus and returned by train. It is an easy walk and suitable for families. There are lovely views of the sea, Lam...

  • near Cong, Connaught (Ireland)
    Distance
    2.26mi
    Elevation +
    381f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofShort way Cong Abbey - Ashford Castle Photo ofShort way Cong Abbey - Ashford Castle Photo ofShort way Cong Abbey - Ashford Castle

    Very Short walk to discover the castle done by Mr. Guiness. Tha path start from the Cong Abbey and follow the well defined path throw the park that link Cong with the Ashford Castle following the river without enter on t...

  • near Kilmurry, Leinster (Ireland)
    Distance
    2.43mi
    Elevation +
    1430f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofGlen of the Downs, Wicklow, Ireland. Photo ofGlen of the Downs, Wicklow, Ireland. Photo ofGlen of the Downs, Wicklow, Ireland.

    During a family reunion in the Glenview Hotel, I decided to explore the Glen of the Downs, part of which I walked in 2011 (see Kilmacanogue to Willow Grove). I parked my car on the side of a back road, as I was not aware...

  • Knockadoon Coastal Trail (Co.Cork)

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    near Glenawilling, Munster (Ireland)
    Distance
    4.40mi
    Elevation +
    381f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofKnockadoon Coastal Trail (Co.Cork) Photo ofKnockadoon Coastal Trail (Co.Cork) Photo ofKnockadoon Coastal Trail (Co.Cork)

    North East from Ballycotton and comparable with the Ballycotton cliff walk… (This trail may be the nicer of the two) I certainly was pleasantly surprised as it exceeded expectations exploring it for the first time. The...

  • Omey Island, County Galway

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    near Claddaghduff, Connaught (Ireland)
    Distance
    4.01mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofOmey Island, County Galway Photo ofOmey Island, County Galway Photo ofOmey Island, County Galway

    Irelands only underwater road. Can only be accessed 2 hours before low water to 2 hours before high water. A magical place only 600 metres off shore.

  • An Fhairche / Clonbur Forest Trail

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    near An Fhairche, Connaught (Ireland)
    Distance
    4.54mi
    Elevation +
    85f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofAn Fhairche / Clonbur Forest Trail Photo ofAn Fhairche / Clonbur Forest Trail Photo ofAn Fhairche / Clonbur Forest Trail

    Very easy and gentle trail with some beautiful scenery including castle ruins. Had to skip White Island due to high water making the path inaccessible on foot. We started late in the day so only did a small loop secti...

  • near Brookville, Munster (Ireland)
    Distance
    9.93mi
    Elevation +
    4022f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofGlen of Aherlow Nature Park East (Co. Tipperarry) Photo ofGlen of Aherlow Nature Park East (Co. Tipperarry) Photo ofGlen of Aherlow Nature Park East (Co. Tipperarry)

    From the Glen of Aherlow Hotel a 2km (nice wood trail) to Christ Statue and then follow the way marked arrow for the Millennium stone loop. At 3.5km there is a right turn that probably has a more pleasant trail and is a...

  • 3 streams and 1 river. Cork city

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    near Musheen, Munster (Ireland)
    Distance
    7.08mi
    Elevation +
    118f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo of3 streams and 1 river. Cork city Photo of3 streams and 1 river. Cork city Photo of3 streams and 1 river. Cork city

    Loop walk through the western suburbs of Cork City, using footpaths and tracks. Starting and ending at Wilton Shopping centre. Walking close to the Glasheen, Two Pot, and Curragheen streams and The River Lee.

  • Tomies Wood Killarney (Co.Kerry)

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    near Lakeview, Munster (Ireland)
    Distance
    4.58mi
    Elevation +
    751f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofTomies Wood Killarney (Co.Kerry) Photo ofTomies Wood Killarney (Co.Kerry) Photo ofTomies Wood Killarney (Co.Kerry)

    This great walk was for years not accessible to the public. There is now a new access road and car parks. Great views of lake Leane on one side and Tomies Mountain on the other. Graded as moderate because of some uphi...

  • near Cong, Connaught (Ireland)
    Distance
    4.41mi
    Elevation +
    236f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofCong to Ardnageeha Woods ;return journey by lake sjore Photo ofCong to Ardnageeha Woods ;return journey by lake sjore Photo ofCong to Ardnageeha Woods ;return journey by lake sjore

    Lovely quite walk. Beautiful views of lake and islands with outline of mountains in distance. Nice area for a coffee break as several benches and tables. Ali and I helped ourselves to and coffee and treats on nice dry ro...

  • near Timoleague, Munster (Ireland)
    Distance
    6.69mi
    Elevation +
    102f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofTimoleague to Courtmacsherry (Co. Cork) Photo ofTimoleague to Courtmacsherry (Co. Cork) Photo ofTimoleague to Courtmacsherry (Co. Cork)

    Timoleague Abbey makes for a great first impression when you visit Timoleague. There is usually a hive of activity near the Abbey where it is also a good place to start the walk. The path to Courtmacsherry is at least ...

  • Roscahill wind park

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    near Doon, Connaught (Ireland)
    Distance
    8.90mi
    Elevation +
    804f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRoscahill wind park Photo ofRoscahill wind park Photo ofRoscahill wind park

    Only 20 minutes from Galway city. Off road. 650 feet climb (gentle) up to the mast. Plan for walk.. walk in and turn left up to mast.. as in map..back down and turn left again along the original route. Walk to lake (...

  • Knockadoon headland

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    near Glenawilling, Munster (Ireland)
    Distance
    4.53mi
    Elevation +
    364f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofKnockadoon headland Photo ofKnockadoon headland Photo ofKnockadoon headland

    Easy walk on marked route using minor roads, tracks, and rocky shoreline. Uneven walking on shoreline rocks otherwise good surface.

  • near Westaston Demeane, Leinster (Ireland)
    Distance
    0.73mi
    Elevation +
    52f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofNational Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh Photo ofNational Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh Photo ofNational Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh

    The National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh lie within an estate developed extensively during the 19th century by Thomas Acton in conjunction with David Moore and his son Sir Frederick Moore, Curators of the National Bota...

  • Knockanes NS Tree Trail

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    near Knockane, Munster (Ireland)
    Distance
    1.05mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofKnockanes NS Tree Trail Photo ofKnockanes NS Tree Trail Photo ofKnockanes NS Tree Trail

    Learn all about the lovely Flora around our local area! Pupils from 1st 2nd and 3rd Class completed projects on lots of local Trees. We learned how to identify them and what they are traditionally used for. We learned ...

  • near Sorrel Island Bridge, County Clare (Ireland)
    Distance
    3.27mi
    Elevation +
    571f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofLetteragh Forest Loop Mid Clare Way County Clare   Ireland Photo ofLetteragh Forest Loop Mid Clare Way County Clare   Ireland Photo ofLetteragh Forest Loop Mid Clare Way County Clare   Ireland

    Easy loop walk for the whole family, part of the rather quiet Mid Clare Walkway. This track winds mostly through forest, beautiful views on Clare countryside in between

  • near Brookville, Munster (Ireland)
    Distance
    9.50mi
    Elevation +
    2329f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofGlen of Aherlow Nature Park West (Co. Tipperarry) Photo ofGlen of Aherlow Nature Park West (Co. Tipperarry) Photo ofGlen of Aherlow Nature Park West (Co. Tipperarry)

    After a short walk from the Glen of Aherlow Hotel turn right through the wood that ends before the village of Lisvarrinane. Go through the village and then turn right into the forest. Wrong turn at 4km added an extra 2...

  • Cork City - Blue(s)

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    near Cork, Munster (Ireland)
    Distance
    1.48mi
    Elevation +
    26f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCork City - Blue(s) Photo ofCork City - Blue(s) Photo ofCork City - Blue(s)

    The Irish word for Cork is Corcaig what describes its marshy situation. Corach is the word for reed and Coroich signifies a swampy ground. Cork City was found on an island or rather a group of islands formed between the ...

  • near Cromwella Bridge, Munster (Ireland)
    Distance
    4.97mi
    Elevation +
    440f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofGlengarriff Forest Trails (Co. Cork) Photo ofGlengarriff Forest Trails (Co. Cork) Photo ofGlengarriff Forest Trails (Co. Cork)

    As a forest walk, this one is as good as it gets. Several separate trails can all be done as one. Most of the paths are up and down with many stepping stones, so it is ideal for some cardio fitness. Very popular with ...

  • Dunmore Wood

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    near New Bridge, Leinster (Ireland)
    Distance
    3.74mi
    Elevation +
    141f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofDunmore Wood Photo ofDunmore Wood Photo ofDunmore Wood

    Mixed woodland of broadleaves and conifers. Two rivers flow through the property namely the rivers Gully and Nore. Great for bluebells present in Spring. The cellars of the old house still remain. There are steps from th...

  • Rossmore Forest Park - Blue Trail

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    near Rossmore, Ulster (Ireland)
    Distance
    5.76mi
    Elevation +
    285f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofRossmore Forest Park - Blue Trail Photo ofRossmore Forest Park - Blue Trail Photo ofRossmore Forest Park - Blue Trail

    The lands which comprise Rossmore Forest Park was formerly part of the barony of Rossmore. A castle was constructed in 1827 with various extensions being added over the years. The site of the castle can still be seen in ...

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